Pierce's Statement A Pendleton Democrat Files Candidacy
Walter M. Pierce of Pendleton, Democrat, candidate for state senator from Morrow Umatilla and Union counties, files notice of candidacy. He pledges to boost public school efficiency by taxing inheritances and directing revenue to the irreducible school fund, improve roads, amend irrigation laws, create a state examiner for accounts, and tax franchises and property.
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Walter M. Pierce
Pendleton
Morrow
Umatilla
Union Counties
Flagrant Praise For Gail Laughlin In La Grande
A small but enthusiastic Presbyterian church audience heard Gail Laughlin advocate Woman's Suffrage Tuesday evening. The eloquent lecturer held the crowd spellbound for two hours with masterly argument and clear command, leaving many regrets that the hall was not larger to accommodate all who braved the storm to hear her.
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Gail Laughlin
Presbyterian Church
Miss Laughlin
la Grande
Court News: Divorces Pending and Youthful Offender Sentencing
J A Gale seeks a divorce from Mollie Gale on desertion with verdict withheld for more study. Lone Crawford v C E Crawford also heard for divorce. Johnie Bartlebaugh, a larceny offender with suspended sentence, returned to court for reform school placement after failing to show reform.
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J. A. Gale
Mollie Gale
Eakin
J. A Gale
Lone Crawford
C. E. Crawford
Johnie Bartlebaugh
Advertised Letters in La Grande Post Office 1906
Week ending March 18 1906 unclaimed letters include Avery Miss Maude Williams Mrs F C Floy Miss Hagey Fred Heath Charles Mineral Paint Co Holm C J McKeen A H Hoge J A Star and Floy McLean Goo Potter Ramsay A D Smith F J Kinworthy Miss Evalyn. Letters held 14 days then sent to dead letter office. Callers asked to state advertised March 15 1906. G M Ricney postmaster. Furnished housekeeping rooms Scr nouantic Tel Red 708.
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la Grande Oregon
Avery
Maude Williams
F.C. Floy
Miss Hagey
Fred Heath
Charles Mineral
Holm
C. J. McKeen
A. H. Hoge
J. A. Star & Floy
McLean Goo. Potter
M. Ramsay
A. D. Smith
F. J. Kinworthy
Evalyn
Local personalities and visitors noted in Portland
J. P. Hayden of Portland visits the city. Isaac Gale arrives from Union on a business trip. Mrs. J. R. Forrest leaves for Huntington on business. H. B. Catton, a Portland merchant and banker, is in town. Tom Clark of Sandridge farm is here this afternoon in poor health. D. B. Hendricks of Elgin and wife are in the city. George L. Cleaver, cashier of the new trust bank, left for Portland for several days. A. L. Curtis of Wallowa arrived to learn when winter ends. W. McLaughlin, A. Talbot, and Alvin Bennett of Canada arrive for duties, lodging at Hotel Summer. H. Butterworth and wife and Miss Whitney arrive to sing in Central Church of Christ tonight, at the Foley. Lyre Tuesday Musicale and Neighborhood Clubs plan to expand quarters at the Commercial Club due to rising membership. Today is the last day to pay taxes for the three percent discount, and many have taken advantage of the rebate.
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Isaac Gale
Union
J. R. Forrest
Huntington
H. B. Catton
Portland
Tom Clark
D. B. Hendricks
Elgin
George L. Cleaver
New Trust Bank
A. L. Curtis
Wallowa
W. McLaughlin
A. Talbot
Alvin Bennett
Canada
H. Butterworth
Whitney
Central Church of Christ
Foley
Ingcrease
Double Murder in New York as Nosser Kills then Dies
Miss Estella Young twenty five is shot and killed by Lois Nosser thirty five. Nosser commits suicide in his apartment, witnessed by his wife. Weather records note a March cold snap with temperatures near zero to eight degrees above in prior years.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Estella Young
Lois Nosser
Nosser
W. A. Worstall
Wor Stell
Blaze Destroys McLain House in North Fourth Street
Early this morning at two oclock, a fire broke out near the northern city limits. The house of Mr McLain, formerly owned by John Young and located on North Fourth Street, burned to the ground before hydrants could reach it.
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Mr. McLain
John Young
North Fourth Street
Wool and lamb market update from Wallowa County
In Wallowa County the sheep market shows continued strong demand with little wool contracted. Growers aim for at least 20 cents per pound, with spring lamb deals around 2.10 to 2.50 per head. Mixed yearlings fetch 2.75 to 2.90 for June delivery. Oregon Judd Farmer notes a favorable winter.
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Oregon Judd
Washout Keeps Salt Lake Route Trains Tied Up
The Salt Lake route washout remains unchanged with all trains held for three days in the canyon between Caliente and Las Vegas. Trains from Los Angeles are blocked and cannot be released for another 24 hours as dining car supplies are packed down the mountain to the stalled trains.
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Scripps News Association
Salt Lake
Canyon
Caliente
Las Vegas
Nevada
Los Angeles
Former State Auditor Sherrick Found Guilty in Funds Misuse
Indianapolis March 15 Former State Auditor Sherrick was found guilty today of misusing state funds. He received an intermediate sentence ranging from two to twenty one years in prison.
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Scripps News Association
Indianaplis
Sherrick
Williamson Infant Dies After Six Weeks Illness
In Williamson city on Wednesday night March 14, ten month old Thomas R. Williamson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J T Williamson, had been ill six weeks with bowel inflammation. Funeral at home Friday at 11 a.m.
First Meeting of New Sarrien Cabinet in Paris
The new Sarrien cabinet held its first session this morning and submitted its policy declaration to President Fallieres. The declaration will be read in Parliament this afternoon.
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Scrippa News Association
Paris
Sarrien
Fallieres
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Golden Rule
Oregon
Haviland
China
the Golden Rule Company
V. Andrews
National Buscuit Company
Nabisco
Festino Vanila Wafers
Social Tea
Saratoga Flakes
E. Pollack
Joe Woods
Jefferson Avenue
Pierce
Court News
G. M. Ricney
Journal
Chicago
J. P. Hayden
Mrs. TN. Murphy
Wallowa County
J. A. Arbuckle
Bushi
Prophcer
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